Ian Sayson

The jobless turn to crypto video game for financial relief

By Kristine Servando, Ian Sayson, and others

TO GO WITH Philippines-Economy-Business-Merger, FOCUS by Joel Guinto<br />
This photo illustration shows a man buying instant noodles made by local instant noodle firm Monde Nissin at a village convenience store in suburban Manila on October 11, 2015. Philippine firms are on an unprecedented global shopping spree, spending billions on everything from vineyards to food manufacturers and casinos, reflecting the nation’s recent economic rise. Monde Nissin is owned by Betty Ang, who started her company 30 years ago and is now the nation’s 19th richest person with a net worth of 900 million USD, according to Forbes. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP via Getty Images)

These two families from Southeast Asia are now worth $3.6 billion after the Philippines’ largest IPO

By Yoojung Lee, Ian Sayson, and others